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ADULT / TEEN Lessons
Dodge Ridge Adult/Teen Ski and Ride School
Gain the skills and confidence you need to truly master the mountain. Our specialized Ski and Ride School offers lessons tailored for teens and adults of all ability levels.
1st Turn Lessons
Three lessons for the price of $199 – Available Online Only
Ages 13 and up – Levels 1-3
Designed for absolute beginners, we’ve engineered a step-by-step curriculum to help guide you through the learning process. Each day includes a 2 hour lesson, rental equipment, and a ticket for the day. Also included, is the “Extra Boost Hour” which will be offered at 3:00 PM for any Level One student who needs additional instructional time. This is intended for students who were eager to ride their first chair but could not reach the goal to ride Chair 6 during their initial two-hour lesson.
- Day 1: The Foundation with Lesson Level 1-Get fitted with rental gear and meet your instructor. You’ll spend the day on the Easy-Rider Carpet, learning how to balance, stop, and make your very first turns.
- Day 2: Finding Your Flow with Lesson Level 2- After a quick refresher and gear rental, you’ll head back to the carpet to refine your skills before graduating to Beginner Lift Access. Experience the thrill of your first chairlift ride and longer practice runs.
- Day 3: Total Mountain Freedom with Lesson Level 3 -On your final day, your rentals and lessons focus on control and exploration. With Full Mountain Lift Access, you’ll have the skills and the pass to explore our beginner-friendly trails at your own pace.
Lesson Times
- 10:00am – 12:00pm
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm
- 2 hour lessons
- Extra Boost Hour 3:00pm
$199
Adult/Teen Group Lessons
Ages 13 and up – Levels 1-6
Lesson Times
- 10:00am – 12:00pm
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm
- 2 hour lessons
Typically 8-10 participants per class
Includes: All-day lift ticket, rental package (skis & boots or snowboard & boots) + helmet. Ticket and rental package can be used for the entire day, before and after the lesson.
- Levels 1-2 include a Lower Mountain Lift Ticket
- Levels 3+ include an All Mountain Lift Ticket
Please arrive at least 1 hour prior to lesson start time to allow time for Check in and equipment fitting.
$149
ADULT/TEEN Private Lessons
Ages 13 and up – All Levels
- Customize your lesson for the best possible experience
- Learn one on one or together with a group of up to 4 family or friends (be aware that lessons are taught at the level of the lowest level student in the class)
- Private lessons are offered in 2 hour increments 9:00am, 11:15am or 2:00pm
- Private lesson prices do not include Single Day Lift Ticket or Rental Gear
- To ensure availability, reservations are highly recommended and must be purchased 48 hours in advance
$319
(additional participant $100)
Specialty Clinics
Master’s Clinics Intermediate to Advanced Skiers, Age 50+
Sharpen your skills with our Master’s Clinics
Every Thursday January 8 – March 19, 2026 (Not available 2/19/26)
- 2.5 Hour On-Snow Clinic – 9:30am – 12:00pm
- Check-in at the lesson meeting area 9:00 – 9:15 am
- For Intermediate Level 3+ to advanced skiers age 50+
- Must have a Lift Ticket or Season Pass to participate
$79
Women’s Clinics Intermediate to Advanced Skiers, Age 18+
Specifically designed for women, this program is taught by certified women instructors, offering tailored lessons in a fun, supportive environment with great camaraderie.
2.5 Hour On-Snow Clinic – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Check-in at the lesson meeting area 12:45pm – 1:00pm
For Intermediate Level 3+ to advanced skiers age 18+
Meeting Location: Private Lesson Flag
3:30 wrap up with instructors
Must have a Lift Ticket or Season Pass to participate
Offered the following dates:
- Friday Jan 30 2026
- Friday Feb 27 2026
- Friday March 27 2026
- Friday April 3 2026
$79
Snowboard Clinic
Specifically designed for snowboarders this program is taught by certified instructors who providing lessons in a positive, engaging environment, furthering your skills and boosting your confidence across the mountain.
MEN & WOMEN AGE 18+ INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED SNOWBOARDERS
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2.5 Hour On-Snow Clinic
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1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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For Intermediate Level 3+ to advanced snowboarders age 18+
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Must have a Lift Ticket or Season Pass and Equipment to Participate
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Clinic Dates
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Sunday, February 8, 2026
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Sunday, March 8, 2026
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Sunday, March 22, 2026
$79
Ski Lesson Level Descriptions
Beginner Levels 1 and 2
SKI Level 1: For New Skiers wanting to learn the joy of skiing!
• Learn how to use equipment
• Learn the Basic skills of Skiing
• Able to control speed and direction
• Ride beginner lifts-conveyor
• Ready to explore Beginner Terrain
• Learn how to use equipment
• Learn the Basic skills of Skiing
• Able to control speed and direction
• Ride beginner lifts-conveyor
• Ready to explore Beginner Terrain
SKI Level 2: For Skiers who can control my speed on easy beginner terrain with Wedge turns
• Introduction to beginner Chairlift
• Learn to smoothly link wedge turns
• Control speed by varying turn shape and size
• Comfortable on all beginner Terrain
Intermediate Levels 3 and 4
SKI Level 3: For Skiers who are confident on all beginner terrain and ready to explore new terrain
• Learn to easily control speed on beginner and easy Intermediate terrain
• Start to match skis during the turn
• Learning to skid skis at the finish of the turn
• Introduction to hockey stop
• Learn to easily control speed on beginner and easy Intermediate terrain
• Start to match skis during the turn
• Learning to skid skis at the finish of the turn
• Introduction to hockey stop
SKI Level 4: For Skiers who are comfortable on Intermediate terrain and starting to match/parallel skis
• Active foot and leg steering for earlier match/parallel of skis
• Able to do hockey stops and edge sets
• Intro to active pole usage
• Comfortable on all Intermediate/ blue terrain
Advanced Level 5-6
SKI Level 5-6: Confident on Blue terrain & ready for Black terrain
• Learning to keep skis parallel during the full turn
• Intro short turns
• Learning to Carve
• Intro to steeps, moguls, powder and terrain park
• Learning to keep skis parallel during the full turn
• Intro short turns
• Learning to Carve
• Intro to steeps, moguls, powder and terrain park
Snowboard Lesson Level Descriptions
Beginner Levels 1 and 2
SNOWBOARD Level 1: For New Riders wanting to learn the joy of snowboarding!
• Learn to use equipment & basics of Snowboarding
• Intro to beginner lift-conveyor
• Balance and traverse in both directions
• Control Speed with side slip & falling leaf
• Skidded turn to a stop
• Learn to use equipment & basics of Snowboarding
• Intro to beginner lift-conveyor
• Balance and traverse in both directions
• Control Speed with side slip & falling leaf
• Skidded turn to a stop
SNOWBOARD Level 2: For Riders who can control their speed and stop on easy beginner terrain.
• Review turning and speed control
• Intro to beginner chairlift
• Learning to link toe & heel side turns
• Comfortable on all Beginner terrain
Intermediate Levels 3 and 4
SNOWBOARD Level 3: For Riders who are confident on all beginner terrain.
• Learning to make small, medium and large turns
• Link S turns Heel & toe
• Hopping on toe & heel edge between turns in balance
• Introduce Riding switch
• Introduce easy Blue terrain
• Learning to make small, medium and large turns
• Link S turns Heel & toe
• Hopping on toe & heel edge between turns in balance
• Introduce Riding switch
• Introduce easy Blue terrain
SNOWBOARD Level 4: For Riders who can change size and shape of turns on Blue terrain.
• Learning to link switch skidded turns
• Introduction to carving
• Flat land freestyle
• Controlled turns on Blue terrain
Advanced Level 5-6
SNOWBOARD Level 5-6: For Riders who are comfortable on all Blue terrain & Ready for Black terrain
• Control speed linking turns on Black groomed runs
• Riding on various terrain including bumps on Blue terrain
• Exploring more freestyle moves
• Introduction to terrain park on simple features
• Explore Carving on Black terrain
• Control speed linking turns on Black groomed runs
• Riding on various terrain including bumps on Blue terrain
• Exploring more freestyle moves
• Introduction to terrain park on simple features
• Explore Carving on Black terrain
Rescheduling Policy
ALL PURCHASES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS ON LESSON PRODUCTS.
Lessons may be rescheduled or canceled in exchange for resort credit. Resort Credits do not expire and can be used anywhere at the resort, other than food and beverage.
No refunds will be issued due to weather or snow conditions or if a participant is unwilling to participate in the class. No-shows will forfeit the full amount of the lesson.
Please call 209-965-3474 from 8:30 – 4:30 to reschedule or cancel lessons. Here are the details of the purchase terms and conditions: https://dodgeridge.com/terms-and-conditions/
Cancellation fees:
• 3 days in advance no fee will be charged.
• 2 days in advance, a $40.00 fee will be charged.
• 1 day in advance, a $60.00 fee will be charged.
Day of cancellations or no shows will be forfeited.